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General vs. E-commerce Leads – What’s the Difference?

Learn the key differences between General Leads and E-commerce Leads to choose the best option for your outreach.

Updated over 7 months ago

Overview

Prospi’s Lead Finder gives you access to two types of lead databases:

  • General Leads – Standard business contacts across multiple industries.

  • E-commerce Leads – Online store owners & decision-makers, with additional insights like estimated revenue & Shopify/WooCommerce detection.

This guide explains the key differences so you can choose the best option for your outreach.


1️⃣ General Leads – Best for B2B Sales & Services

📌 Who Are These Leads?
General leads include decision-makers, executives, and professionals across various industries. These leads are perfect if you're targeting businesses outside the e-commerce space, such as SaaS, marketing agencies, healthcare, real estate, and more.

📌 Available Data Fields:
Full Name
Job Title (e.g., CEO, VP Sales, Marketing Director)
Company Name & Industry
Company Size (small, mid-size, enterprise)
Location (city, state, country)
Company Website (if available)

📌 Use Case Examples:
✔️ Selling B2B services (SaaS, marketing, consulting)
✔️ Outbound sales for agencies (SEO, paid ads, dev agencies)
✔️ Reaching company founders & executives

📌 How to Search General Leads in Prospi:
1️⃣ Select General Leads inside the Lead Finder.
2️⃣ Apply filters like Industry, Job Title, Company Size, and Location.
3️⃣ Run the search and save leads to a list for enrichment.


2️⃣ E-commerce Leads – Best for Targeting Online Stores

📌 Who Are These Leads?
E-commerce leads specifically target online stores and e-commerce brands. These leads include business owners, marketing teams, and decision-makers who run Shopify or WooCommerce stores.

📌 Additional Data Fields (Exclusive to E-commerce Leads):
Estimated Annual Revenue (e.g., $500K – $10M)
E-commerce Platform (Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, etc.)
Product Category (fashion, electronics, beauty, etc.)

📌 Use Case Examples:
✔️ Selling marketing or ad services to e-commerce brands
✔️ Targeting Shopify store owners for software solutions
✔️ Finding dropshippers & print-on-demand sellers

📌 How to Search E-commerce Leads in Prospi:
1️⃣ Select E-commerce Leads inside the Lead Finder.
2️⃣ Apply filters like Revenue, Platform (Shopify/WooCommerce), and Product Category.
3️⃣ Run the search and save leads to a list for enrichment.


Which Lead Type Should You Use?

Lead Type

Best For

Key Filters

General Leads

B2B outreach & corporate sales

Industry, Job Title, Location

E-commerce Leads

Selling to online store owners

Shopify/WooCommerce, Revenue, Category

📌 If you’re unsure:

  • Use General Leads if you're targeting business professionals & corporate industries.

  • Use E-commerce Leads if you're looking for online stores, Shopify sellers, and e-commerce brands.

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